Quote by Jodi Picoult
The first time someone I loved left me behind...I didn't know how my family would balance. We had been such a sturdy little end table, four solid legs. I was sure we would now be off-kilter, always unstable. Until one day I looked more closely, and realized that we had simply become a stool.
Summary
This quote depicts the narrator's initial fear and uncertainty when their loved one left them. They compare their family to a sturdy end table with four solid legs, implying stability and balance. However, with the departure of their loved one, they worry about the inevitable disruption. Yet, upon reflection, they realize that their family has simply transformed into a stool, a new form of stability and equilibrium. This quote highlights the narrator's ability to find strength and adaptability in the face of change, ultimately recognizing the different ways in which their family can maintain solid ground.
By Jodi Picoult